Tens of thousands in northwest Indiana still live without power nine days after a devastating storm, forcing people to discard spoiled food, queue for meals, and scramble for charging stations and working Wi-Fi. Schools remain closed, and social media has become lifelines for finding essentials like laundromats. While utilities report restoring power to over 300,000, nearly 70,000—including entire neighborhoods like Gary—still face darkness, with full recovery delayed until Tuesday. Health risks loom as generators pose carbon monoxide dangers and vulnerable residents struggle without medical power. The toll is emotional and financial: families lose groceries, elderly neighbors go without help, and the stress mounts as uncertainty drags on. Utility crews from across the nation are racing to fix downed lines and broken poles amid unprecedented damage. Meanwhile, school reopenings are delayed, straining families already stretched thin by lost wages and disrupted routines.
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